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Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Future of Public Service Broadcasting and Impact of Covid-19 on the Media Sector: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: My information is that RTÉ has 1,800 staff at the moment. Is that correct?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Future of Public Service Broadcasting and Impact of Covid-19 on the Media Sector: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Would Mr. Lynch mind forwarding the exact figures to the committee following our briefing here today?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Future of Public Service Broadcasting and Impact of Covid-19 on the Media Sector: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: We have a few minutes left. Are there any other questions that committee members want to ask?

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Future of Public Service Broadcasting and Impact of Covid-19 on the Media Sector: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: With that, we will bring our deliberations to a conclusion. I wish to mention Sinéad Hussey, who is not a new correspondent but is new to the north east. There was a time when we did not have anybody. That has made a significant difference to the Border region. She does drill down. Sinéad Crowley's coverage of the arts has been outstanding. This area has, of course, suffered...

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Future of Public Service Broadcasting and Impact of Covid-19 on the Media Sector: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: Absolutely. At our previous meeting, we decided to devote another day to media. There will be ample opportunity for us to continue this and, as Deputy Griffin said, not simply have a one-off meeting but do something with it so it is the beginning of a process.

Joint Committee on Media, Tourism, Arts, Culture, Sport and the Gaeltacht: Future of Public Service Broadcasting and Impact of Covid-19 on the Media Sector: Discussion (11 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: That is a good suggestion. I thank our witnesses for appearing and members for their positive and insightful contributions and for being so good in terms of timing.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (12 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: I raise the important matter of roads funding, which the Tánaiste touched on earlier. Counties Cavan and Monaghan are completely dependent on the rural road network as there is no public transport or railway line. As I have said many times, we need to be imaginative and creative and consider reopening the local rail line. There is a very sad article in The Anglo Celtthis week by Sean...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects (12 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 43. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the east-west link which is urgently needed in the north east; the most recent engagements his Department has made on this project; the persons or bodies with which his Department has engaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35346/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network (12 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 73. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will consider a feasibility study of the Navan-to-Kingscourt railway line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35764/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Covid-19 Pandemic Supports (12 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 127. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the supports for sectors most affected by Covid-19, in particular the travel agency sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30564/20]

Written Answers — Department of Finance: Property Tax (12 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 162. To ask the Minister for Finance if he will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding the local property tax; if his attention has been drawn to the change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35825/20]

Written Answers — Department of Public Expenditure and Reform: Office of Public Works (17 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 122. To ask the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the status and completion date for construction works at the new Bailieborough Garda station and the reopening of Bawnboy Garda station in County Cavan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31084/20]

Written Answers — Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Post Office Network (17 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 176. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment if he will review correspondence (details supplied); if he will provide clarity on the queries raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36224/20]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Bus Services (17 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 212. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the LocalLink service in counties Cavan and Monaghan; if an extension of this service is planned in the Shercock, County Monaghan area; the locations plans for extension are to be made; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36396/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Special Educational Needs (17 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 471. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the reason a person (details supplied) cannot obtain assistive technology equipment to complete their education; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36246/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Accommodation (17 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 535. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if correspondence from a person (details supplied) in relation to a school will be examined; the status of the project; the contact her Department has had with Louth Meath Education and Training Board regarding the project; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36851/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (17 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 530. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport for a child (details supplied) will be examined; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36844/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (17 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 531. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport will be examined for a child (details supplied) who did not receive their bus ticket; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36845/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (17 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 532. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if school transport will be examined for a child (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36847/20]

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: School Transport (17 Nov 2020)

Niamh Smyth: 533. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills if she will make inquiries regarding the cuts in transport at a facility (details supplied); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36848/20]